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• What bus drivers REALLY think of their passengers

  28-05-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -You won't believe some of the things we leave on buses...
  
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• US says Chinese jets 'unsafely' intercepted surveillance plane

  28-05-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Pentagon says P-3 Orion was buzzed over South China Sea, but defence ministry in Beijing says its fighters flew safelyTwo Chinese fighter jets buzzed a US navy surveillance plane over the South China Sea on Wednesday, with one coming within 180 metres (200 yards) of the American aircraft, according to US officials. The officials said initial reports showed that the US P-3 Orion surveillance plane was 150 miles (240km) south-east of Hong Kong in international airspace when the Chin
  
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• Uber picks up more grief over sex bias Subscription

  28-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Uber is embroiled in a new sex bias rowdays before the results of an inquiry into charges of sexual harassment are to be presented to the taxi-hailing giants board.
  
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• Uber boss Travis Kalanick's mother dies in boating accident

  28-05-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian -Bonnie Kalanick, 71, was out on lake with husband Donald, 78, in Fresno, California, when boat reportedly hit a rock and sank The mother of Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, has died in a boating accident. Bonnie Kalanick, 71, died after the boat she and her husband, Donald, 78, were riding hit a rock in Pine Flat Lake in Fresno county, California, authorities said.The couple from the Los Angeles neighborhood of Northridge have been longtime boaters. In a memo to Uber staff, Liane Horn
  
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• Two rescued from capsized catamaran off Llanfairfechan

  28-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A member of the public reported seeing two people in the water from the promenade.
  
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• Travelling in the Dorchester area on Sunday? You'll need to know about these road closures for the marathon

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - DORCHESTER is gearing up for its first marathon tomorrowwith locals and travellers being reminded to watch out for road closures.
  
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• Southampton Airport announces new holiday destination

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - HOLIDAYMAKERS from Hampshire can now fly direct to holiday island famed for its sunshine and nightlife.
  
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• Running on empty: on the road with Shell Eco-marathon Martin Love

  28-05-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Could you do 10,000 miles to a gallon? A spoonful of petrol goes a very long way in these fuel-sipping wacky racersPrice: build your ownTop speed: 50mphWeight: 70kgEngine: Honda GX160MPG: 3,000 plusI hope you dont suffer from claustrophobia, smiles Fred. Hes an engineer working with Shell and is over from France as part of the preparations for its annual fuel eco-marathon. Im lying two inches off the Tarmac on what looks like a modified surfboard with three spindly wheels. Fred an
  
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• Rolls-Royce Sweptail unveiled as most expensive car ever

  28-05-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The epitome of personalised luxury, the bespoke coupe was commissioned by an unnamed super-wealthy customer.
  
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• RAF Typhoon fighter jets are scrambled from Lossiemouth

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - RAF Typhoon jets have been scrambled from the Lossiemouth base in Scotland, according to reports. An Airbus Voyager KC3 tanker was also scrambled from Brize Norton airbase.
  
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• Potholes, design and council to blame for Reading's slow roads say drivers

  28-05-2017 02:00 via getreading.co.uk
  
  Reading Evening Post -getreading readers unleash their despair at towns road system
  
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• Portland train stabbings: FBI looking into possible hate crime charges

  28-05-2017 02:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
  C.N.N. - Authorities investigating the deadly stabbings on a Portland commuter train Friday are looking into the suspect's background and trying to determine whether the man will be charged with federal hate crimes.
  
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• Portland train murder suspect identified after two Good Samaritans stabbed to death defending Muslim teen girls

  28-05-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Ricky John Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche had their throats cut as they intervened as Jeremy Joseph Christian hurled racist abuse
  
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• Passengers face days of chaos and flight cancellations as British Airways melts down Subscription

  28-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The chaos caused by a disastrous British Airways computer crash, which led to hundreds of thousands of passengers suffering cancellations and delays, will disrupt the rest of the bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Newark Airport evacuated after cops find pressure cooker

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Authorities evacuated Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after police found a pressure cooker in a garbage can, authorities said.
  
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• Major road near Colden Common set to undergo work

  28-05-2017 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The B3354 between Botley and Colden Common will have major work done by Hampshire County Council
  
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• Has the British Airways system failure left you stranded?

  28-05-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -British Airways has cancelled all flights from Gatwick and Heathrow as computer problems cause disruption worldwide.
  
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• Group left stranded in Dublin after BA IT failure

  28-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Mark Birt has been left waiting at Dublin airport and says there is no-one there from British Airways to help.
  
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• Global computer outage grounds British Airways flights

  28-05-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Travellers report being trapped in Heathrow airport after major IT system failure
  
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• Flights disrupted as British Airways suffers global IT crash

  28-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - BRITISH Airways was hit by a major IT system failure yesterday which caused disruption to the airlines operations worldwide.
  
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• Flight chaos after British Airways 'worldwide system failure' cancels flights and leaves passengers stranded

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record -Hundreds of holidaymakers' flights have been grounded for hours as IT problems plague the airline.
  
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• Concerned resident starts speed awareness campaign on road

  28-05-2017 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - A concerned Stanground resident has put up a sign on his street reminding drivers of the 30mph speed limit as he fears a child could be killed.
  
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• Chinese jets 'intercept US surveillance plane'

  28-05-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Bus catches fire on Oxford ring road

  28-05-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Drivers were shocked when a bus burst into flames on the Oxford ring road.
  
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• British Airways: Thousands disrupted as flights axed amid IT crash

  28-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Boss says power cut behind IT problem which saw all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick cancelled.
  
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• British Airways says some service returning after IT outage, cancellations

  28-05-2017 02:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
  C.N.N. - British Airways canceled all Saturday flights from London's two biggest airports after a major IT failure disrupted operations worldwide, the airline said.
  
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• British Airways: Flights from Heathrow and Gatwick cancelled after airline's computer systems crash

  28-05-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Flights leaving two major London airports have been cancelled after British Airways' (BA) computers shut down worldwide - causing chaos for holidaymakers.
  
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• British Airways flight cancellations: What to do if your flight has been disrupted by global IT failure

  28-05-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Thousands of holiday makers have been delayed due to the company's major IT shutdown
  
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• British Airways flight cancellations: Am I entitled to compensation and how do I claim it?

  28-05-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Loads of holiday makers are stranded due to the IT system failings
  
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• British Airways: cyber attack 'unlikely' amid scramble to resume flights on Sunday

  28-05-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Airline wants to operate near normal schedule at Gatwick and most services from Heathrow after crippling IT crash stranted thousands of passengersBritish Airways has said it is aiming to operate a near normal schedule at Gatwick and the majority of services from Heathrow on Sunday after a global IT crash crippled the airline.Thousands of passengers were left stranded after scores of planes were grounded by the major systems failure believed to have been caused by a power supply is
  
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• British Airways chaos: All flights cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick after global computer failure

  28-05-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• British Airways apologise to customers facing delays

  28-05-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - All BA flights from Heathrow and Gatwickhave been cancelled for the rest of the day because of a 'major IT system failure' that is causing 'severe disruption worldwide'.
  
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• British Airways: Airline's global IT crash could cause disruption for 'several days', experts warn

  28-05-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The British Airways IT crash that has caused chaos for holidaymakers could cause disruption for several days, experts say.
  
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• British Airways aims to resume most flights after IT crash but experts warn disruption could last DAYS

  28-05-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Thousands of passengers were left stranded after scores of planes were grounded by the major systems failure believed to have been caused by a power supply issue
  
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• Bank holiday weekend chaos for BA

  28-05-2017 02:00 via channel4.com
  Other News Sources - Airport chaos on one of the busiest holiday getaway weekends of the year as British Airways cancels all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick after a global IT system failure. Terminals are reporting extreme congestion while passengers have been told not to turn up. BA says there is no evidence its a cyber-attack.
  
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• BA: How to claim flight delay or cancellation compensation

  28-05-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- British Airways has cancelled all flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick until 6pm today after its computer system crashed worldwide.
  
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• BA delays: 'Absolute chaos' at Heathrow

  28-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Passenger Tim Reid describes the scenes at the airport.
  
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• BA could face huge compensation bill over stranded passengers

  28-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - British Airways could be facing huge compensation costs after thousands of passengers were stranded by a global IT crash.
  
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• BA CEO: Power supply issue caused IT outage

  28-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- A global IT outage across British Airways (BA) May 27 that severely disrupted the airlines operations and led to widespread cancelations appears to have been caused by a power supply issue, BA CEO Alex Cruz said.read more
  
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• BA cancels flights from London as global IT outage causes chaos

  28-05-2017 02:00 via feeds.reuters.com
  Reuters News - LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways cancelled all its flights from London's two biggest airports on Saturday after a global computer system failure caused confusion and chaos, with thousands of passengers queuing for hours and planes left stuck on runways.
  
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• BA aims to resume most UK flights after IT failure

  28-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A massive IT systems failure led to all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick being cancelled on Saturday.
  
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